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Qualifying for help

Find out if you qualify for criminal defence aid based on your household income and other criteria.

Last updated 6 April 2026

To qualify for criminal defence aid, you must fulfil the following criteria:

Table listing eligibility criteria for criminal defence aid covering age, residency, property, income, savings, offence type, and other criteria.